Winooski youth worker arrested in child pornography sting

Gerald “JD” Mascola arrested in June

A Winooski man has been arrested for allegedly having images of children engaging in sexual activities on his computer.

Authorities said 255 people were arrested in the five-week nationwide operation.

Gerald “JD” Mascola of St. Peter’s Street in Winooski was arrested in June.

Approximately 27 video files of suspected child pornography, five images of suspected child pornography and approximately 27 deleted image files of suspected child pornography, were found on his computer, court documents said.

According to the documents, Mascola told investigators he works for Northeastern Family Institute as a case manager and family coach. Mascola’s lawyer said he is no longer with the organization.